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Old Wed Apr 21, 2010, 09:00pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by LIIRISHMAN View Post
This was a question posed by my association president earlier today.One out R1 is on 2nd base.Fly ball to outfield R1 leaves 2nd base at the crack of the bat.R1 is obstructed by the shortstop and is tagged out at 3rd base.Now if the umpire signaled obstruction and there was no appeal of the missed bag isn't she entitled to protection between 2nd and 3rd.I would have placed her on 3rd but I was told she was out. I didn't get any further replies why she was out but I'm asking here.
Once put out at 3B, the umpire should immediately rule a dead ball. Announce the OBS. If the runner returns to touch 2B, it should be permitted. If there is no movement by the runner, the umpire should announce the award.

If there is an appeal made, the umpire should then rule on the appeal.
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